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Tonight we’re joined by author, researcher, and journalist Maxim W. Furek for a deep exploration into one of the most chilling and controversial hauntings in modern American history — The Smurl Haunting. This is the case that brought Ed and Lorraine Warren to West Pittston, Pennsylvania, and now inspires the upcoming film The Conjuring: Last Rites.
Maxim shares insights from his direct conversations with the Warrens, his research into the Smurl family’s terrifying encounters, and the strange ripple effects that continue to this day. We also examine the dark lore surrounding Annabelle and her 2025 “Devils on the Run” tour, mysterious incidents throughout Pennsylvania’s Coal Region, and the broader connections between hauntings, demonic encounters, and the paranormal landscape of America.
In this episode:
• The REAL story behind The Smurl Haunting
• What Ed & Lorraine Warren told Maxim privately
• Annabelle’s 2025 appearances & strange follow-up events
• Pennsylvania’s paranormal “wormhole” regions
• The Sheppton mining miracle & lingering mysteries
• Bigfoot, UFOs, and crossover phenomena in Maxim’s research
• Why hauntings often reflect psychological and cultural patterns
• What Maxim believes the Smurl entity truly wanted
About our guest:
Maxim W. Furek is a seasoned paranormal researcher with a background in psychology and communications. His work has been featured on Coast to Coast AM, Paranormal Underground, Fate Magazine, and numerous conferences and documentaries. His books include The Smurl Haunting, Coal Region Hoodoo, Paranormal Apocalypse, Lost Tribes of Bigfoot, and Flying Saucer Esoteric.
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